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I read the instructions to "mark up" the lesson plan as an invitation to write notes throughout the text. At first, I was not sure how to do this because it seemed that the marks I was making were blending into the rest of the document (and would have created a very nonlinear document, but also not accessible document). I then decided to change the font color to blue and highlight passages that I was marking. Because I could not tell which marks past collaborators made, I was wondering what this addition to the process might mean -- and if I was making the best choice. One thing I have noticed about critique and exchange in on-line environments is that I rarely know the person with whom I am collaborating. This is a very different process for me. I makes me more aware of how the comment might come across, how my tone might be interpreted, and makes me concerned that the collaboration could have a negative impact on the author. Because I value critiques that are generative, I am not sure how to resolve this. I think collaborating on lesson plans through a wiki could be a wonderful tool for teachers who have had personal introductions and established some trust with each other. I don't have any concerns about people changing suggestions I make on another person's work. In fact, I like that. Perhaps because it removes some of the responsibiltiy of how my words could affect another =). When it is my own work -- well, not every piece needs a collaboration, and not every stage of a work is ready for a collaboration. It can actually be liberating to let go of the control of a piece ... perhaps the complicated part is how we value other's remarks. Do we think everyone has something worthwhile to say about every topic? What happens when ideas we do not value show up on the ideas we've initiated?

The use of wiki for Story Cube lesson plan is creative idea. The idea of art teachers (pre-service, in-service) and art educators cooperate for making into the planning of lessons is amazing. I believe that there is a big possibility for the use of wiki. However, I feel a little bit complicated to participate in the lesson plan. When I visited wiki lately, I feel difficult to change the lesson plan because I am not sure to remove or change another person's work.

Hi all, I added my reflections about the facilitation to the comments section of the blog. Thanks so much for participating last week, it really opened my eyes and helped me to use wikis', blogs, and second life in a better way. Hopefully we'll incorporate this, or a version of this, assignment into one of the studio classes in Photography. Thanks, Rob

I had trouble uploading this a a quicktime video. I actually had to save it as web streaming and use the expert setting in I-Movie to create an MP4. When I did this the video uploaded is 3 minutes. I also discovered to use PSU web streaming service you have to request an account. Only faculty and graduate assistants have automatic accounts.

Thank you, Michelle. These notes are helpful!

I think this is a good chance to know more about how other educators and educational institutions are using Second Life in education. Here is the information about the fair. http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Education_Support_Faire

This sticky note process is so layered. If a person is a linear thinker Web 2.0 Pedagogy may look like craziness, but for those who see the world as complex and layered this form of communication is exceptional and colloboratively created. It reminds me of "Where's Waldo" as I search for the yellow speak bubbles.

Simple and clear definition

This is a different history of the dot-coms than I have heard before. Interesting.

Wikipedia: "A meme is a popular neologism for the term cultural trait; that is, a learned thought, feeling, or behavior..."

Webster's: "A meme is a cultural item that is transmitted by repitition in a manner analoguous to the biological transmission of genes"

I've been interested in how Google can function as a model for nonprofit arts associations. I am curious how this is / isn't re-envisioning consumerism. The third paragraph in this section lays out some possibilities to translate into nonprofit arts.

I think wikipedia is one of the representative exemplar of remix.

Speaking of wikipedia, this is one of my favorite Ted Talks: Jimmy Wales on the birth of Wikipedia. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jimmy_wales_on_the_birth_of_wikipedia.html

Ouch. But I am leaning toward this criticism.